GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus vs Dell OptiPlex 790
GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus, Ryzen 7 8845HS, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
GMKtec
73 Overall Score
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Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7-2600, 16GB, 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
Dell
43 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus, Ryzen 7 8845HS, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
No customer feedback yet
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7-2600, 16GB, 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
68 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Users are very happy with the value for money, noting that the computer works well for basic tasks and is a significant upgrade from older machines. However, the lack of built-in WiFi and the need for an additional video card for demanding software are notable drawbacks. The responses regarding the Windows product key are inconsistent, leaving some confusion.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Clean Windows 10 install no bloatware
- Fast performance for basic tasks
- Significant upgrade from older PCs
- DVD-RW drive included
Cons
- No built-in WiFi
- Requires add-on video card for demanding software
- Missing Windows product key confusion
- Only 1TB HDD no mention of SSD
Value for money 3
Performance 3
Clean install 1
Build quality 1
Wifi connectivity 2
Graphics capability 2
Scores
Compact
Home Office
Developer
Business
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus | Dell OptiPlex 790 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS★ | Intel Core i7-2600 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 5.1 GHz★ | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 780M★ | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | HDD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | desktop |
| PSU | 120W★ | — |
| Weight | — | 7.56 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 5★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 x 2 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 2.1 | 1 Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | — |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus, Ryzen 7 8845HS, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7-2600, 16GB, 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average gpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
- Below average port selection (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus
Scores 73 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 25 specs.